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Best Plants for Instant HOA Curb Appeal
Whether you are needing a sprucing up or wanting to try out a new HOA front yard design, plants are a great way to do it on the cheap. This summer, you can spend some time creating the front yard of your dreams with plants that flower and grow beautifully all year...
Property Management Opportunities in Senior Housing
If you are a property manager looking to add to your repertoire of housing choices, you should consider senior housing property management. There are many opportunities for growth within this niche, including a rise in building projects. According to Lancaster...
What Happens to Your Santa Clarita HOA Dues?
If you live in a home governed by an HOA in Santa Clarita, you will have a board that oversees your community or subdivision. Each HOA is responsible for collecting dues from all homeowners to provide financing for group activities, which can include the maintenance...
Neighborhood Crime Watch for Your HOA
Communities across the nation use neighborhood watch to prevent crime and build stronger relationships with law enforcement. HOA crime watch in Santa Clarita is not just about crime prevention. It is about knowing neighbors and improving the quality of life in the...
HOA Service Contracts
Within your Santa Clarita homeowner’s association or HOA, there are several service contracts used for various purposes such as services, repairs, and goods. Not all service contracts are created equal and these contracts should be created with care and your HOA in...
Can Your HOA Tow Your Car?
The majority of HOAs have rules regarding parking and vehicles on the property. While all rules differ, most HOAs in Santa Clarita have regulations on the types of vehicles permitted, how long a vehicle has been parked in the same spot, and where the vehicle is...
Drought Resistant Landscaping Ideas
With the state of California having issued a mandatory water reduction of 25 percent, many HOAs are wondering how to keep yards looking great. After all, no water typically means dead, brown grass. The good news is that there are a few ways to make a drought resistant...
HOA CC&Rs
CC&Rs are extremely important governing documents that dictate how HOAs operate and the rules that owners must abide by. The covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) bind the HOA, residents, tenants, and guests to rules they must follow. CC&Rs are...
Commercial Pool Checklist for HOAs
A community pool offers a welcome relief from the heat of the summer. However, for those who operate them, they also impose a number of obligations. New regulations set-up by the California Department of Health makes it necessary to ensure these pools are properly...
HOA Home Security Tips
Do you live within a Santa Clarita HOA? You may be wondering how home security works within your HOA. There are many ways to ensure your home is safe from installing security equipment to making changes on the inside of your home. Your Santa Clarita HOA is a wonderful...